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29 May 2026 16:52:07
Rumours today on various sites that Frimpong is available for sale, apparently now accepted we made a mistake signing him and he won’t make the grade.

29 May 2026 17:23:21
Hopefully true. Another dud. Didn't even make the Dutch squad, and Gakpo did. Says it all. He's been useless since day one. Poor attitude, always a messer, doesn't have the Hendo attitude, more tackles on capt Birdseye jocks than he's put in all season. Poor positioning on pitch, injured cos he prepares and trains poorly, always acting the clown. Worse than Kromkamp. If he and Konate go, then we're moving in the right direction. Tell me that Slot, Jones, Isak and Gakpo are next. Please.

29 May 2026 17:23:48
Ah, Frimpers, my very own Frimpers - he's like one of those toy cars that careers into a skirtingboard and then pirouettes before speedily and futilely racing in another direction.

All pace, no positioning, no poise! Track star.

29 May 2026 17:35:33
It was a mistake buying him.

29 May 2026 17:40:39
Will there be anyone left?

29 May 2026 17:42:00
Slot didn't want him in the first place. Unfortunately, if this is true, it points to Slot staying and being given more say on which players are signed in future to suit his tactics.
I hope I am totally wrong, but I fear he is being given more influence on signings.
If Fringpom does stay, I think he will only feature on the wing in future.

29 May 2026 17:45:24
AlbertoMorenoeasque.

29 May 2026 16:47:36
Got this from someone I've spoken to before on the recruitment/data side of the club. Passing it on as it was explained to me.

Slot's safe for now unless FSG decide to intervene directly. Current stance internally is still to continue with him and back him going into next season.

Was also told a big part of the issues around Salah and Robbo leaving came from doubts over the long-term direction under Slot. From what I heard, it wasn't just related to game time either.

Similar concerns have been mentioned around a few others internally as well.

Szobo talks are still stalled atm. There's concern over the long-term project + a noticeable gap on salary demands. Real Madrid are also said to be keeping an eye on the situation in the background.

On Konate:
His side were looking for around 250k basic, while the club proposal was closer to 220k with bonuses included. Was told the gap itself wasn't viewed as impossible, but confidence in reaching an agreement had dropped recently.

Also hearing there's a bit of frustration from some senior players over how things have developed behind the scenes.

Things can still change quickly ofc, but there does seem to be some tension around the direction of the project atm.

Cheers.

29 May 2026 17:16:30
All sounds incredibly believable.
Top players want to be involved in a project that has a clear plan and direction. We feel an absolute shambles at the minute.

29 May 2026 15:01:43
ITK Space (previously Bayern Space) has reported that Schlotterback has informed Wirtz with the National team that he dreams of playing for us.

I know we've been linked previously... just wonder whether we'd make a move for him. 🤔

29 May 2026 15:59:59
Definitely thought this was satire and was about Slot back. 😂
Looks a decent player, we'd take him.

29 May 2026 16:06:39
He signed a new contract with Dortmund a couple of months ago.

29 May 2026 16:09:08
Any player that wants us we avoid. 🤣

29 May 2026 16:34:24
How is it that this guy knows everything about our Flo? Probably knows what Flo had for dinner last night.

29 May 2026 16:39:45
Apparently there's a release clause in it. We do love a release clause.

29 May 2026 16:54:25
Why wouldn't you want to play for us, 2 x 1 hour training sessions and game of footy where you don't have to run. Sign me up.

29 May 2026 17:14:38
Has a release clause available for three clubs, one of which is us.

29 May 2026 14:46:33
Get you dosh on Hoeness boys and girls.
Stiller will end up signing for the Reds too, decent player.
Can’t wait to see the back of Slot.

29 May 2026 16:14:47
Thanks, Hughes, I'll put everything I have on it.

No pressure, but if it doesn't pan out, you've completely ruined my life. 😊

29 May 2026 16:30:41
Ok Hughesy, I've bet your house on it.

29 May 2026 16:34:14
Is this based on concrete info, Shughes?
Odds looking favourable enough, so I might just do so.

29 May 2026 16:55:01
Good lad, yosser.

29 May 2026 17:16:27
Right, the car and house have gone on the bet and so have the wife and kids, they are not happy. 😁

{Ed025's Note - losing your car in a bet would be a tragedy SA.. :)

29 May 2026 09:48:32
I've been told the review has been complete and things will start coming out over the next week in regard to transfers and the manager situation. Which appears it has already started with VG, Robbo and Carra posting what they have yesterday.

On the manager's position, Gordon wants to take Klopp's advice but Edwards is pushing back. If Gordon wins, Edwards is gone.

29 May 2026 11:02:12
Cheers the fields. Always appreciate it. This Edwards guy sounds like a piece of work. I suppose you don't get to where he is being a nice guy or a push over.

29 May 2026 11:04:23
Tanks for the info.

29 May 2026 11:06:02
Thanks for the update, fields. Are you in agreement, or have been told the same as the others, mate? Is Slot deffo gone? Cheers.

29 May 2026 11:06:17
Going to be interesting to see how the club plays it.
I suspect Slot is gone, just depends on if the club has the balls for a total clean out or wishes to keep on Hughes or Edwards or both for a bit of continuity or not.
If Klopp is giving advice, then it doesn't look good for Edwards lol.

29 May 2026 11:09:06
Gordon's alive?

29 May 2026 11:11:07
Edwards has always hated Klopp, it appears, and hated the power he held. Now Edwards thinks he is some big cheese... He needs to be removed!

29 May 2026 11:11:51
My money is on Gordon.

29 May 2026 11:13:49
Fields, thanks for the update, is Edwards wanting to keep Slot or favouring Iraola?

29 May 2026 11:15:12
Thanks TF. You'd think the Manager position needs to be sorted before they can start recruiting players. Hopefully they already have that boxed off.

29 May 2026 11:24:27
Cheers for the info. Edwards sounds like he's more of a hindrance right now.

Considering the multi-club idea has been scrapped, wonder why he's sticking around, well for now anyway.

29 May 2026 11:42:06
Thanks, TF. I am wondering, Edwards pushing back means he wants Slot to stay or he wants Iraola? I am assuming Klopp's advice is regarding Hoeness?

29 May 2026 11:42:53
Thanks for the info. Excuse my ignorance, but who does the final decision sit with? Gordon or Edwards? If it's Gordon, then is there a particular reason he would not go with his own view rather and just ignore Edwards who doesn't appear to have a clue.

29 May 2026 11:46:29
I dislike Edwards more and more by the day!

29 May 2026 11:52:29
Fields, thank you, always, for the news.
Klopp and Gordon's pick Hoeness.
Can I understand it as Edwards' pick Slot?
And I'm curious to know who the recruit target is, Diomande, Wharton. Let me know if any players are linked to Barcola!

29 May 2026 11:54:16
Cheers the Fields, definitely think Slot's gone. It's all gone quiet since the end of the season, with the review underway.

29 May 2026 11:25:37
Thx fields

I don't know if it was ED1 or ITK, but isn't Edwards a John Henry man? (Can you confirm Ed? )

Just thinking he may get backed a bit more than usual if this is the case.

I would be happy to clean house, get rid of the STC once window is shut.

Thx as always

{Ed001's Note - he is friendly with Henry, who was the one who brought him back.}

29 May 2026 11:44:48
Thanks, Thefields. With the way Ed01 has been spilling all the tea about Edwards of late, it seems this guy is back here to settle scores and exert revenge on this club.

I hope Mike Gordon puts his foot down because if Edwards is brought to heel or sacked (the guy literally does nothing at the club as his portfolio has been shelved) then we know, Slot is most definitely gone.

29 May 2026 11:56:56
Mike Gordon is the president of FSG. He only answers to Henry and Werner.

29 May 2026 12:01:35
Does Gordon not have the final say? Or have I got that wrong, and he's on the same level as Edwards?

I thought he was in charge of day to day runnings at LFC?

29 May 2026 12:02:25
I take it as the consensus is Slot's gone. I assume the disagreement between Gordon and Edwards is due to whether they go with Hoeness or Iraola?

29 May 2026 12:04:03
Bye bye Edwards.

29 May 2026 12:10:04
Thefields, is Edwards pushing back to keep Slot?

29 May 2026 12:11:47
So, whoever has Henry's ear between Gordon and Edwards will be the winner in this situation?

29 May 2026 12:13:23
@the fields,

Not questioning you at all, but if the review is done and we are Gordon vs Edwards, who does the decision lay with? I'm a tad confused on this.

Obviously, this is my take on it. Can you confirm that Edwards is the major problem here and is acting like a Labour politician in f***ing things up, but ego is making him dig deeper and ruining club in order to try and prove himself.



So hopefully Gordon gets his wish and we get back to being professional and not the class clowns, as that's what we've become.

Cheers for all the info @thefields, and the other itk like Robbo, Carra and VG.

Keep it coming, fellas. 👍🏻

29 May 2026 12:16:22
Fair play to Edwards for sticking to his guns... the last thing we want is a board room full of yes men/women.

29 May 2026 12:22:07
Thought Edwards was only brought in to oversee a second club purchased by FSG? Why all of a sudden is he involved in the hiring and firing of people?

29 May 2026 12:25:29
Cheers, Thefields.

Has Klopp's advice already been shared on the forum? If so, would someone mind summarising what it was? I must have missed it somewhere amongst all the constant drama at this club.

29 May 2026 12:33:45
Gordon wins top trumps over Edwards in hierarchy.

29 May 2026 12:34:07
I'll bet ya that Edwards flushes the toilet when the trains stood still at the station.

29 May 2026 12:48:19
The word on here a few weeks ago was that Edwards and Hughes disagreed about whether to keep Slot.

You lose track with all the back and forth, I think it was Edwards who wanted him gone whereas Hughes was backing Slot.

Edwards was apparently brought in to oversee a multi club model, now he’s the decision maker on who the coach is, given the multi club idea is shelved for now.

The logic points to a change in coach, maybe that’s also why Konate’s deal has been shelved.



The American is Edwards' boss, so can pull rank if he wants to.

If any of this stuff is remotely true, we’re in a mess. If we are in a mess, the board would know, and would probably point the finger at the CEO of football as a starter, as he has links with the board.

It doesn’t make sense why the board would allow Edward and or Hughes to be making decisions if they’re going, unless they’re accepting they’re clueless as well.

29 May 2026 12:55:18
Etienne Reijnen is definitely the key.

If he is announced, it's game over, and Slot is manager next season.

Until then, there's a glimmer of hope.

I have a bad feeling he stays, but I hope that is wrong.

29 May 2026 13:05:20
Cheers, Thefields.

29 May 2026 13:05:34
For those asking.

Gordon is Hoeness on the recommendation of Klopp. Edwards is not happy he did that and wants either Slot to stay or another yes man e.g Iraola. I'm of the belief Gordon will win the power struggle.

Also, I've never wavered in my belief Slot is gone, and nothing has changed that.

29 May 2026 13:19:34
Cheers for clarifying the Klopp advice part.

Surely Gordon would then pull rank and move Edwards on? If so, a club of our stature should already be proactive in planning for that possibility by sounding out a new sporting director, or a CEO of Football if that role still exists.



With Hughes also heavily rumoured to be leaving for Saudi Arabia, could this pave the way for Klopp to come in effectively as CEO of Football, alongside a new sporting director, with Hoeness as manager?

29 May 2026 13:25:18
Edwards reminds me of Bob Mortimer from Robocop. Trying to get control over the old man.

29 May 2026 13:36:27
You'd think if Edwards was exacting revenge on the club, someone would notice and get rid of him. Within the club, I mean. I know we've sussed him out on here, but the club hasn't yet.

And Iraola is another 'yes man'?
Interesting. 🤔

29 May 2026 13:50:40
In terms of managers, Iraola edges it for me because I consider his PL experience more valuable, but my biggest issue with him coming is it would mean Edwards and Hughes stay longer term.

Therefore, I'd rather have Hoeness as our new manager with Edwards and Hughes leaving now or at the end of their contracts next year.

29 May 2026 13:29:49
These people run our club from day to day and major decisions that will have a massive impact both financial and all other standings.

Surely, there has to be, what's best for the club, or the club trumps all, in these situations?

Edwards surely can't be allowed to make these decisions out of spite, his nose is out of joint, because someone is his mate, or because someone else has put something forward.

This is not a private school. Grow the F up. Put your big boy pants on, and accept sometimes you don't get your way as there is a bigger picture involved here. Seems for an obsessed stat man, he seems to take things a bit personal!

29 May 2026 14:07:03
Going from Slot to Iraola is chalk to cheese.

Slot wants to control possession. Iraola wants to control space.

Is Edwards effectively flip flopping on game model then?

29 May 2026 14:13:59
If Gordon wins, what is the club's strategy going forward?

Manager who has a say in transfers?

Transfer committee like with Rodgers?

No input at all?

If it is one who has a say, why didn't we go for Alonso?

29 May 2026 14:16:27
It shouldn't because case of one person's opinion vs another. It should be laying out of pros and cons of both managers, and in the end one person makes the decision.
I think the idea that Slot stays is just ridiculous and Edwards needs to let that go. Gordon needs to be firm on that.

It needs to be more methodical and I can't believe it isn't.

How do we know Jurgen is any good at evaluating managers? I'm assuming he hasn't worked with either Hoeness or Iraola, so I don't know why Gordon is even listening to Klopp - if he is.
It seems far fetched to me.
Klopp should not be involved in this process. We all remember him singing "Arne Slot!" in the centre circle.

29 May 2026 14:06:57
Edwards' position is that he was brought in to oversee the next phase with total control. FSG revere him and believed he could replicate, on his own, what he, Ian and Jurgen achieved together as a trio.

The title win was a collective effort, with data being used to shape tactical tweaks that initially looked like a masterstroke. Then the cracks began to appear as other teams adjusted their tactics and found relatively straightforward ways to counter the changes that Slot and Edwards' data-driven approach had introduced.

In effect, we saw half a season of "genius" before it was worked out and countered with ease.

With the multi-club model now seemingly no longer part of the plan, and Edwards likely to leave his Liverpool role to work for FSG in another capacity, the question becomes whether they allow him to continue dictating the structure for another decade in line with the original vision, or whether they decide to change direction. It is not as simple or black and white as it may appear, because there has been some success.

The issue is that phase one of the rebuild, along with the tactical tweaks born from the belief that Jurgen's sides burning out could be prevented through clever use of data, is no longer looking as convincing.

None of the signings have truly proven themselves yet, although that can still change. More importantly, Slot and the data-driven approach have not found a way to counter the counter-adjustments, which is where a genuinely great manager and motivator of players becomes vital.

Edwards overlooked a huge part of what is actually required to manage a football team, something that can never be replaced simply by being clever with data. Yet he still appears unwilling to accept that possibility and continues to insist that his approach will ultimately succeed.

FSG are caught between a rock and a hard place because they are not reactionary and tend to stick to a long-term plan, unlike clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United. However, the problems surrounding Slot, Hughes and Edwards are also becoming increasingly obvious.

Here's hoping that a change of manager, along with some compromise on Edwards' rigid structure, could be enough to turn things around.

At its core, the issue is about power and proving a point. Edwards is not, and never will be, a football manager. He is, however, an intelligent operator who can bring a unique edge to a setup when working within a proper structure.

The bottom line is that the structure currently looks fragile. Slot appears to have lost respect and seems incapable of building strong connections. Hughes has already ruffled feathers, as seen in Hettinga's agent's interview among other examples, while Edwards increasingly looks like someone trying to play god because he believes he has discovered the magic formula.

29 May 2026 14:27:41
I really hope Gordon wins. I'm not sure Edwards has Liverpool's best interest at heart.

29 May 2026 14:30:24
FlyPelicanFly, it's about trends and what suits the now. Slot came in thinking he could model the tactics on peak Pep City, which is a thing of the past.
Iraola's tactics work now, at a small club with a high turnover.
No one predicted the shift to boring set-piece centric tactics this season, and no one can predict what's next either.

29 May 2026 14:14:57
FSG have always been more about the group decision than it being solely on one man, when it comes to big decisions like sacking a manager. When there is a split, Henry needs to step in amd make the final decision. Its more about Edwards being a spoilt bellend and not getting what he wanted, that's causing the issue.

Rigsby, Iraola is a head coach and doesn't have the final say in transfers etc. So a yes man. That's not taking anything away from him being a quality head coach tho

29 May 2026 14:58:03
Didnt some post a few days ago, Edwards is gone on Friday (today).

29 May 2026 15:15:05
Iraola not having "top level" club experience should not be held against him because Hoeness doesn't have "top level" club experience, and he also doesn't have Premier League experience. Iraola has Premier League success in terms of tactics and setup.

Hoeness may not work well in Premier League and may not work at a top club.

29 May 2026 15:28:58
Gordon speaking with Klopp has already undermined Edwards' position. Gordon wins. Edwards is out.

29 May 2026 15:42:58
I know Edwards and Hughes have made a right mess of things, but there are many here who wanted to have Hughes babies when we were signing all the players in beginning of the season.

29 May 2026 15:50:17
Not having the final say on transfers is not a yes man, Fields.
My understanding of it might be outdated, though.
I still remember Phil Neal with Graham Taylor, mine.
Did I not like that.

29 May 2026 15:58:33
It's not just transfers he won't be involved in, Rigsby. Contracts and things like that. Buying players to suit a system the club wants and not what the coach wants, as the coach was brought in to fit the system they want to implement. We have seen it this season with Slot and those above him.

29 May 2026 15:56:15
Cheers Thefields. Really appreciate your inputs alongside Carra and RobboLFC.

Sad times for the club with all this mess.

A quick question for the Eds, if you can please consider. If indeed Gordon got his wish and Hoeness is the chosen one. Does that mean Hoeness is already set up for failure if Hughes/Edwards stay on in their role?

{Ed001's Note - yes probably.}

29 May 2026 08:56:19
Morning Gents.

Not sure what has happened to the Konate new deal.

As he agreed to it a while ago.

Liverpool was happy to offer him one, I was always made aware he was staying and was happy to do so.

I still haven't been told otherwise.

Cheers.

29 May 2026 11:05:45
Not overly bothered if he stays or goes, but it would be good to have him while the 2 new guys are bedding in.

29 May 2026 11:06:27
If he wants to go, then let him go, as there seems to be things lingering with him. Decent defender on his day, but could be described as the David James of defenders - quality attributes, yet switches off with concentration lapses.

Still, having a true defender to his right might help, including some decent legs in midfield to stay rigid and protect, but it's open to debate.

29 May 2026 11:06:32
I know a lot of people will feel differently about it, but I feel genuinely unhappy that Konate is leaving. We have enough to do this summer without letting another one of our title winning squad go.

Not sure who we can get who has experience and will be consistently available/has a similar sort of skillset to replace him either, and it will cost a fair amount whoever we get.

29 May 2026 11:08:08
Yes, me also, Robbo. Even a few days back, I had received word that a deal is close. Might be more than meets the eye with this one.

29 May 2026 11:19:02
Cheers Robbo,

What's odd is they don't want to replace him neither, which leaves us short again.

29 May 2026 11:19:51
Maybe the new manager doesn't want him. 😜🤔

29 May 2026 11:46:54
@Robbo, Then that means something must have happened in the last minute to scupper the deal, imo.

@PB, You make a very good point even tho, I'm okay with him going. We have way too much to do this summer and since he has left (and we did not sign a CB in Jan when we needed it), we've dug a hole for ourselves, for real.

29 May 2026 11:49:21
Good news - he is going!

29 May 2026 11:55:12
Availability, patchy form + wage demands vs how else funds could be better used is all it comes down to.

29 May 2026 11:56:53
Sick of these players pretending to want to sign but then drag it on and p. off the fans and club, Owen, Trent and now Konate.

If they don't want to stay just announce it.

29 May 2026 11:59:42
I think the way we played this year exposed Konate. Not saying he's the answer, and he can be upgraded, imo, but like others have said, we have enough to do over the next 2/3 windows, squad wise.

Lack of core fitness hampered the full team, Konate looked sluggish.

I would have rather seen Gomez leave before Konate.

29 May 2026 12:08:52
Three players out the door, not a penny brought in. It's alright saying "good news he's going" but this is not sustainable. Whoever the manager is going forward, I think the next couple of years will be all about staying in the Champions League places and maybe winning a domestic cup more than winning leagues and Champions Leagues. Hope i'm wrong.

29 May 2026 12:13:21
Jacquet is his replacement, Fowler.

29 May 2026 12:12:36
He's the last person I'd be offering a contract to.

29 May 2026 12:16:24
Gives us more work to do now, Konate leaving, but that's another player going on a free!!
This should have been done 6-12 months ago, and if it wasn't sorted, sell him and get some money for him!!
What's happened to our transfer department??

29 May 2026 12:33:16
Whilst he may have his moments, he's not the only CB whose form fell off a cliff. And cast minds back to the season before last, where Virgil was in his throwing hands up in the air mode.

We now have a position going into the season with a 35 year old, Gomez at 29 but who is made of crisps, and then 19 and 20 year olds as our CB options.



Konate's form wasn't great last season (but which players were?) and we have let a 27 year old league winning French International go for nothing.

That is just awful, awful business.

29 May 2026 13:49:22
Cheers, Robbo

There is still no actual confirmation on this, is there?

Possible he still signs, right?

Mad to me, to be giving up a guy who might be a World Cup winner in a few weeks.

29 May 2026 14:05:30
So, Robbo, do we stick or twist on you as an ITK... lol.

29 May 2026 15:44:19
A lot of hate for Konate, yeah, it wasn't great last season but I personally am concerned at the amount of players, leaders we are losing. I'd have preferred to keep him! If we don't get it right this summer, we could have a lot of years like the one gone ahead....

I can't imagine he was looking for anything like what Grav and Gakpo were given, and how they were rewarded so heavily is also a concern! Back into the corner I go and pray things can only get better.

{Ed001's Note - he was asking for as much as them. And he is no leader.}

29 May 2026 17:03:11
Konate is simply not up to scratch. We need to strengthen the squad. Giving him a new contract on higher wages is not justifiable based on his performances.

29 May 2026 08:09:01
Hi all,
Here's a funny gossip: Slot's leaving by July 1st due to a reduced amount of the payoff.
Also, the board has agreed on the successor to take over but have to wait until he's available and negotiate with his current club on €€€.

29 May 2026 08:47:11
Bremer from Juventus is the latest link to replace Konate.

On the coaching front, if someone's available on 1st July, why would we need to negotiate with their club? Not sure I get that rumour.

29 May 2026 08:56:46
Just get Senesi, knows the league and costs nothing and is a good cb.

I think he was suggesting that money wise speaking, the July date would suit.

29 May 2026 09:05:10
@Overkill, I think the OP was talking about Slot starting the last year of his current contract on July 1st, and the possibility that it would reduce the amount we would pay him.

29 May 2026 09:13:34
Looks like Senesi is going to Spurs.

29 May 2026 09:43:01
Bremer at Juventus would be a dreadful signing. His injury history over the last couple of years makes him a player to avoid. Plus, his age should rule him out in any case. Unless the plan is to sign past their prime dross from Serie A.

29 May 2026 10:11:35
Is the director Hones?
Is it Enrique?

29 May 2026 10:15:36
Surely they can sign a new coach and just keep Slot contracted till end of June and sack him in July.

29 May 2026 11:48:55
@BeKind, Senesi is 29. So they let a 27 year old walk on a free, so as to replace him with a 29 year old who is not at the level?

Also, as things stand, Konate has walked out that door before Joe Gomez has? Nah, this stinks of incompetence and gross mismanagement, in my view.

28 May 2026 22:46:17
Essentially Adam Wharton is done but breaking news: we will be signing another midfielder.

Alex Scott from Bournemouth is said to be the next Gerrard when he played for Bristol. In fact, we extensively scouted Scott when Klopp was manager.

Note: The only person from Bournemouth who do up in us. People need to forget about Iraola.

29 May 2026 00:00:36
Wharton feels like an Arsenal midfielder.

29 May 2026 00:08:34
And what does an Arsenal player feel like, Faith? I've never gotten close enough to touch one myself.

29 May 2026 00:52:03
Scott is brilliant, nothing like Gerrard though; the only ex Liverpool midfielder I'd compare him to is Thiago, nowhere near the same level but similar style. I think it should be him or Wharton with a DM, though you could play both and a DM, but then it's Szobo RB and Wirtz LW.

29 May 2026 03:46:01
Scott isn't brilliant, he's very good with potential. Brilliant (or exceptional or world class) would be reserved for the best half dozen or so midfielders on the planet, in my opinion.

29 May 2026 05:26:31
An Arsenal midfielder feels like an Adam Wharton.

29 May 2026 07:10:13
And also a bit like a wet sponge.

29 May 2026 07:24:33
Thiago is nothing like Gerrard in style. Lol, I mean I love both Thiago and Gerrard but their playing styles are not comparable.

29 May 2026 07:57:26
Guy, It's Bristol City not Bristol!

2 clubs in Bristol - City & Rovers.

29 May 2026 08:08:25
Neither are a proper 6. I'd easy take both. We needed to add before the departure of Jones and maybe Macca. There is expectation Endo will go and Stefan. Even if they never kicked a ball, they would need replacement in some capacity. I'm just saying I'd expect if it is Wharton, he should not be the only one brought in for midfield.

29 May 2026 08:19:58
Wouldn't surprise me if we signed Alex Scott, the commentator...at least she'd give out the hairdryer treatment.

29 May 2026 08:38:16
It could be the Scott that we so desire.

29 May 2026 08:46:30
@Guy, Not sure who your "source" is but it seems way to the regular ITKs on here who have been posting for years.

29 May 2026 09:05:17
I once felt David Seaman, but I'm not really allowed to talk about it. All I will say is that he was a lot smoother than I had anticipated.

29 May 2026 09:31:46
Like a polished Marble?

29 May 2026 09:33:14
Yes. It seems way too the regular ITKs on here who have been posting for years.

29 May 2026 09:44:32
Well, if we're going for a midfield of Scott & Wharton then our defence gets no protection again. So we're in for more of the same comedy defending from midfield through to defence.

29 May 2026 09:58:47
Who from Iraola and Hoeness plays with a proper 6?

I'd argue that it is essential in this league, especially considering the current stylistic patterns being employed in the Prem.

If we go with no proper number 6 and Slot leaves, then we know whose vision this 'new' low energy style of play is.



Edwards has constructed tactics based on data, believing that he can cleverly bypass excessive expenditure of energy.

29 May 2026 10:49:02
Isn't Alex Scott the hot looking TV presenter?

29 May 2026 11:23:53
Scott plays like Thiago. Not Gerrard plays like Thiago.

29 May 2026 11:50:14
Me neither, Chewy. Never touched one, either.

29 May 2026 16:40:21
Bristol Red.
Have you seen that City and Rovers have merged

Now to simply be known as "Bristol"?

I was scrolling down waiting for you to jump on the OP "Bristol".

28 May 2026 22:02:55
Hi all,

Like I had mentioned earlier in the week, there have been no changes in relation to the managerial situation. Arne is still set to leave unless the club cannot find an adequate replacement, as has always been the case.

But enough of the manager talk for the time being.

Liverpool were attentive to Anthony Gordon prior to his departure for Barca but had no desire to close a deal. While admired, he was on the shortlist of left wingers, should Diomande or Barcola be impossible to sign. Barca moving quickly did not force Liverpool to act and rightly so.

Ben Jacobs is reporting tonight that Konate is set to leave. Honestly, I am unsure with this one. A disaster has been made of negotiations though, that’s for sure.

On incomings, talks with Adam Wharton have been going positively.

I expect further movement on this in the coming weeks, particularly as the lad has been left out of the England set up for the WC.

There have been more enquiries on our end for Warren Zaire Emery of PSG. The youngster is rated highly although the player nor the club seem open to doing business. Dominoes could fall and change this.

Bruno Guimaires has been looked at also. Newcastle are steadfast in their stance that he is not for sale.

The club are working hard on the Diomande deal. As I mentioned a few weeks back, he wants the club and the club want him. However - issues with his agency may hamper any potential deal this summer. Not too sure of the ins and outs, but it won’t be an easy deal to close. Manchester City have also entered the mix.

28 May 2026 22:42:35
VG, is Iraola not considered a suitable replacement then? Given he's available, and as reported by Sky Sports today, wants the LFC job.

28 May 2026 22:45:07
Thanks, VG.

28 May 2026 22:50:29
God damn Vic, a lot going on in that post.

28 May 2026 22:50:36
My contact states that Diomande & Barcola will not be joining us. Both would want Salah wages, which is not realistic.

Moneyball tactics involve buying players at low salaries, which is why both players will not join us.

Guy.

28 May 2026 22:51:34
Thrown about every name out there that's not gonna join.

28 May 2026 23:04:29
What?!?! Dominoes could fall!!! Quick, someone get me the number for Pizza Express.

28 May 2026 23:08:58
Cheers, Victor.

28 May 2026 23:20:16
Diomande wants Salah wages????
Isn't he like 18 or 19 years old?

What has he done to merit those wages...

Not sure if believe that update.

28 May 2026 23:26:56
Love the link to Bruno G, he is exactly what we need.

28 May 2026 23:43:19
I can't help but think we think the club see Enrique as attainable next season, Slot's contract runs out then too.

I think the club will spend big again, if Slot does well, fantastic, but the players will be bed in before the next manager comes to w following season.



If Slot's doing woeful, we'll get Gerrard in as interim and they hope the fans will say 'oh well Enrique in the summer' and be more accepting.....


With the news Konate is likely to leave, I worry what's happening, we'll need to replace him, we have. VVD as the only senior CB.

29 May 2026 01:02:34
Thank you for the good news, Victor.

In the last update, Hurness seemed to be a strong candidate, but now it's Hurness, so does anyone else come to mind?

I'm curious because I think the coach will actively enter the transfer market only when it's confirmed.

29 May 2026 01:52:27
Zaire-Emery would be a dream signing for me.

29 May 2026 02:32:10
Zaire-Emery and Bruno G are awesome players, but can't see either of them leaving unless the transfer fee offered was waaay over the odds.

From the PSG team in the semis, Zaire-Emery has played the most minutes in the season. And if Bruno G left, Newcastle would crumble and be bottom half next season. I think both players are too crucial to their respective teams for them to consider selling.

I don't mind Wharton if we're selling Curtis and Macca, but we'd also need a mobile DM.

Maybe something like this:

Macca -> Wharton
Endo -> mobile DM
Curtis -> give academy players a chance like Nyoni, McConnell etc

The thing is, who gets dropped? The DM and Wirtz in the 10 would be starting most games one would think. If that was the case, then Szobo and Wirtz would be sharing minutes. I guess Szobo and Wirtz could share minutes too, and Grav would become a bench player mostly (unless Slot stays).

29 May 2026 08:19:32
As regards Konate, sometimes having Larry & Harry negotiating contracts actually does work in your favour.

29 May 2026 08:43:46
An adequate replacement manager, I wonder what that means? 🤔
I imagine the club advertised the role using that wording.

29 May 2026 08:47:02
The one thing that annoys me about us is always the 'if the deal is impossible to complete'. For once, I'd love us to be the huge club we are and not rely on player sales to get big signings over the line.

29 May 2026 11:52:55
"A disaster has been made of negotiations though, that's for sure."

VG, that could only be the case cos in April, we were all informed that he would sign. Diabolical to do all this work only to let him go on a free. Incompetence rising at this club right now.

29 May 2026 12:49:21
I can't see Zaire-Emery or Guimaraes joining, sorry.

I think this looks like bad information, unless Liverpool are just chasing players they have no chance with for the giggles.